Florida Dental CE Requirements

Renewal Period: Every 2 years (Biennial)

Credit Hours Required: 24 hours of approved continuing education.

• 2 hours on Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
• 2 hours on HIV/AIDS (every third renewal)
• 2 hours on Medical Errors Prevention (every third renewal)
• 2 hours on Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (one-time only)
• CPR certification (must be a “live” course)

Renewal Period: Every 2 years (Biennial)

Credit Hours Required: 18 hours of approved continuing education.

• 2 hours on Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
• 2 hours on HIV/AIDS (every third renewal)
• 2 hours on Medical Errors Prevention (every third renewal)

• Approved Providers: CE courses must be from providers approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
• Record Keeping: Maintain records of completed CE activities for at least 4 years.
• Online Reporting: CE Broker is used for online reporting and tracking of CE credits.

• Florida Department of Health – Board of Dentistry: Website
• CE Broker: Website
• Florida Dental Association: Website

• Schedule CE courses in advance for timely completion.
• Utilize online courses for convenience.
• Attend dental conferences for additional credits.
• Keep a record of all CE completions.
• Use the CE Broker system for tracking CE progress.

For any queries regarding CE requirements, Florida dental professionals can contact the Florida Board of Dentistry. This guide provides a comprehensive overview to help meet the CE obligations in the state.